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tremon • 08/21/2026 • 1 reply • view on HN

Whereas vassals are countries that you draft to help you in war?


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mr_toad • 08/21/2026

Yes, by definition, a vassal owes allegiance to their lord, which includes military service.

But you can’t really take a feudal term and apply it to modern politics. Taiwan doesn’t resemble a vassal in any meaningful way.

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